life

/laɪf/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.

2

The status possessed by any of a number of entities, including animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and sometimes viruses, which have the properties of replication and metabolism.

3

The animating principle or force that keeps an inorganic thing or concept metaphorically alive (dynamic, relevant, etc) and makes it a "living document", "living constitution", etc.

4

Lifeforms, generally or collectively.

5

A living being; the fact of a particular individual being alive. (Chiefly when indicating individuals were lost (died) or saved.)

6

Existence.

7

A worthwhile existence.

8

A particular aspect of existence.

9

Social life.

10

Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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